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THEWIDEWORLD OF MILK AND ITS DERIVATIVES If milk and its derivatives represent a potential health benefit, some consumers must be very careful to exclude these products from their diet, particularly those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. On the other hand, if one decides to exclude milk and dairy products from his/her diet for other reasons, it is important to ensure an adequate amount of calcium intake with other food sources. people often confuse lactose intolerance and milk allergy. These two adverse reactions to milk can cause similar symptoms, but substantially differ from each other. Lactose intolerance depends on the poor ability to digest lactose, i.e. the characteristic sugar of milk; while allergy to milk depends on an adverse reaction to milk proteins, which induces a so-called “immune mediated” response, which involves our immune system and can cause a serious health risk. DID YOU KNOW THAT We want to give you some tips on how to store milk and derivatives and how to best combine them in the kitchen! HOW ARE MILK AND DERIVATIVES USED IN THE KITCHEN? CHALLENGE: Some people find milk hard to digest and suffer from lactose intolerance. SKILL: Lactose intolerance must first be inspected at accredited facilities and under medical supervision, avoiding self-diagnosis or relying on unauthorised diagnosis. If a consumer is intolerant to milk, he/she must try to reduce the intake of food containing this sugar. Therefore, it is possible to consume ripened cheeses (naturally lactose-free) or “lactose-free” milk and its derivatives.